Lawrence vs Johnny

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lawrence

Boy #510 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum, laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #458 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Yahweh is merciful"

Origin: Hebrew

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Lawrence Rank #510

Johnny Rank #458

Johnny is more popular, ranked #458 vs #510 for Lawrence.

Is Lawrence or Johnny more popular?

Johnny is more popular, ranked #458 compared to Lawrence at #510 in the United States.

What do Lawrence and Johnny mean?

Lawrence means "from Laurentum, laurel-crowned" (Latin origin). Johnny means "Yahweh is merciful" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lawrence and Johnny boy or girl names?

Lawrence is primarily a boy name. Johnny is primarily a boy name.